GRE Word List
PHYSIOGNOMY
the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
The meaning of the word physiognomy is the art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
| isotope | any of two or more species of atoms of a chemical element with the same atomic number and nearly identical chemical behavior but with differing atomic mass or mass number and different physical properties |
| dross | the scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| autonomous | having the right or power of self-government |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |
| repellent | serving or tending to drive away or ward off |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| unearthly | not earthly: such as |